A trojan stag for the Blues: Tooheys infiltrates Brisbane for the Origin decider
Tooheys has brought a monument to NSW pride directly into the heart of QLD territory with the Trojan Stag.
What you need to know
- In the ultimate act of interstate rivalry, Tooheys has brought an ode to New South Wales directly into the heart of Queensland territory.
- The Trojan Stag has paraded past iconic Brisbane landmarks and is a rally cry to NSW supporters ahead of the final game decider, featuring a giant Blues scarf and in-built confetti mechanism.
- NSW True Blue legend Aaron Woods ceremoniously rode the stag on its journey.
As the Westpac NSW Blues head north for the Game Three decider, Tooheys has infiltrated New South Wales support directly into the heart of Queensland territory in a massive four-meter-tall wooden ‘Trojan Stag’.
Delivered as a monument to the Blues, True Blue Aaron Woods helped Tooheys ceremoniously ride the unwelcome Trojan Stag past iconic Brisbane landmarks in the ultimate act of interstate rivalry as it made its way across the New South Wales border to Queensland’s protest.
Today Queenslanders had front row seats to the Trojan Stag’s journey as it paraded through CBD hot spots including Kangaroo Cliffs, over the Storey Bridge, past the Brisbane Sign and the XXXX brewery, through the Caxton St Precinct and Suncorp Stadium where the game three showdown will take place.
Bearing its antlers on Maroons soil, the wooden Trojan Stag is adorned with a giant custom Blues scarf and complete with an inbuilt confetti-releasing mechanism, all in the spirit of the mighty blues. It stands as a rally cry for Blues fans, proving that even in the heart of Queensland, New South Wales is loud, proud, and marking its presence.
"Tooheys has always supported New South Wales and our longstanding partnership with the Blues reflects this commitment to our great state. We are incredibly proud to take the Trojan Stag into the heart of Maroons turf. This act of friendly defiance is all about rallying the Blues fans and ensuring they feel right at home while supporting the team on rival grounds."
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Aaron Woods, NSW True Blue legend adds: “Bringing the Trojan Stag into the lion’s den is all about showing that the Blues spirit is impossible to ignore. No matter where the game is played, NSW supporters travel together. We’re giving NSW fans a place to stand tall and loud in enemy territory. It’s not just about the game; it’s about claiming our turf and making our presence known before the kick-off.”
Fans welcomed to the Lord Alfred Hotel on Caxton St for Game Day
The Trojan Stag will make an appearance on Caxton Street at The Lord Alfred on Wednesday 8 July, serving as a pre-game meeting point for all fans, with the Tooheys Marching Band also performing for the crowd.
Adding to the spectacle, the four-metre Stag will pour Tooheys NEW directly from its body, serving up fresh schooners for fans drinking in the pre-game atmosphere. The Lord Alfred Hotel will be buzzing with energy, welcoming all Blues & Maroons fans, with an appearance by Aaron Woods and other Origin legends from 12PM to kick off the pre-match hype. All fans are invited to gather at the Lord Alfred from midday up until the match kick off.